A well presented 3 bedroom semi-detached property located in Startforth. Also available on a shared ownership basis.
The Property
1 Stainmore Close is a well presented semi-detached family home. The property benefits from front and rear gardens, as well as a driveway leading to a single garage and would ideally suit a variety of purchasers.
Upon entering the property, there is a spacious hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor, and access into the living room to the right. The living room benefits from a window to the front enjoying views of Barnard Castle. There is a gas fire set within a stone and marble effect surround and hearth. There is access to an understairs cupboard providing ample storage space.
The kitchen/diner is located to the rear of the property and is fitted with a range of sage coloured shaker style base and wall units, with under cupboard lighting for ambiance and contrasting worktops with a composite sink inset. There is an integrated eye level oven, an induction four ring hob with an extractor over and fridge freezer, with additional space and plumbing for a washing machine. The boiler is housed in the kitchen also. Wood effect flooring is laid throughout the kitchen/diner.
To the first floor are two double bedrooms, one of which benefits from built in wardrobes, and a third single bedroom which could also be suited as a home office or nursery. The single room benefits from an over stair storage cupboard.
The accommodation is completed with the shower room which is fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, a wash hand basin set upon a pedastal and a walk-in shower cubicle with an electric shower.
To the rear of the property is a predominately laid to lawn garden, with a paved patio area, ideal for al fresco dining. Planted with a variety of mature shrubs and flowering borders, there is also an enclosed lawned garden to the front, with a driveway leading to the single garage.
Services
The property benefits from mains gas central heating powered by a conventional boiler. The property also benefits from mains water, drainage and electricity.
Shared Ownership
The property is also offered on a shared ownership basis, a 50% share of the property is offered for sale on a leasehold basis at £95,000. Eligibility criteria applies, please contact the agent for further information.
Tenure & Possession
In the event the property is sold for 100% of the market value, the property will be sold freehold with vacant possession.
In the event the property is sold on a shared ownership basis, the property will be sold leasehold with vacant possession upon completion.
The length of lease is 125 years. The lease commenced 30th August 1996.
The current rent payable is £271.79 per month, which includes payment of the rent, management charge, service charge and insurance. Further details regarding the terms of the lease are available from the agent.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of C/72.
Local Authority
The local authority is Durham County Council. The council tax band is B.
what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property.
///respected.grad.nurtures
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
The Area
Startforth is on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses and cottages. It is situated only a mile from the town centre which is reached by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either via County Bridge or by the pedestrian Green Bridge. The village is also well serviced by local transport.
Startforth currently supports a Church and locally renowned nursery school. A broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the town centre itself.
Barnard Castle is often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” with many rural beauty spots close at hand. For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington mainline railway station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.
Read less
This is a Leasehold Property
